This place is CLOSED . Website is nonfunctional. Last reviews (other than this one) at least a…read moredecade old.

At first, I was a little confused by this Chinese-named hostel run by an older Caucasian woman…read more But in her younger days, Laurel traveled quite a bit, becoming enamored with China (hence the Chinese hostel name). Because of her traveling, Laurel is familiar with what makes a good hostel, and accordingly provides those perks - clean beds, free soap/shampoo/conditioner, all you can eat waffle breakfast, hang-out common area for socializing, shared kitchen, board games, and bike storage locker. There's even a world map for you to pin where you're from. (Sidebar: As you'd expect, the clientele are outdoorsy folks (hikers and bicyclers), so they're on the younger side. Which is a bit different from the Teahorse website which shows a bunch of older folks congregating together.) There are a few down sides to this hotel though, which is why I knocked the rating down a star. Beyond Laurel's control, the hostel is about a mile from Harper's Ferry and that mile is 95% steep uphill, which wasn't especially fun on a bike. (It's also technically not in Harpers Ferry but the next town over.) The price is also a bit on the steep side for a hostel. We paid ~$145 for a room (consisting of 4 bunk beds). If you're renting just a bed, you'll also pay ~$35 a person, and could possibly end up in the shared room for 8. Maybe these are Harpers Ferry prices, but I know of hostels in downtown Boston that charge about the same price. Overall though, I enjoyed my experience here.

The service was perfect during our entire visit. We stopped in for a quick bite for dinner. I had…read morethe Mushroom Bacon Jam Burger. Fig jam, sauted mushrooms, bacon, Munster cheese, half pound burger... and it was delicious! Asparagus was just the way I like it. The fries were hot and crispy. The bottle of beer was icy cold. Don't you love it when you get in the car after leaving a resturant, thinking, wow, that was perfect. There was an out-of- state foursome near our table who commented to each other how much they loved the building and toasted their friend for picking the resturant.

Food and beer is decent, I'd probably try it again. The bartender seemed super unhappy and did the…read moreminimum required work before heading out again for another smoke break. Burger and beer hit the spot though. The hostel portion is decaying and dirty, and has a reputation for being so, almost like they try hard to make it super run down - like hippies took over some abandoned building and started living there. Even with that expectation it was still a little bit too uncomfortable. Dirt all over the floor in my room with some rugs slapped over the floorboards to hide it, filthy bathrooms where I still felt dirty after taking a shower, and really bad WiFi where I couldn't upload any videos or photos (LTE was much faster). A hornet was flying around the exposed ceiling on my first bathroom visit. A few shelters have definitely been cleaner and more comfortable. Will let the photos do the rest of the review.

The housing is great, great shuttle service and Mike the maintenance man is a great guy. It's a…read moreshame the apartment complex has changed hands and since then has become more pricey with their different fees. Very quiet compared to the other apartment complexes in town, but not a total ghost town on the weekends. Having Giant and a pizza place so close by is also a great bonus. 3.8/5 because the price is a little high compared to places that are just as nice, not really close to campus, no HD channels, and living room is sorta small. Highly recommend Rock Towne though!

I feel inclined to write a review to warn future Shippensburg students looking for affordable…read morehousing options. 1. Diana and Dave are completely unprofessional and disorganized to say the least. 2. Our apartment was a disaster upon our move in time and they both admitted that it had not been cleaned after the last tenants. The entire unit smelled like pee and nothing was done, however during our move out inspection we were required to shampoo the carpets. 3. Their move out instructions like everything else they sent out were vague and poorly written. All of their contracts, emails, and messages lacked proper grammar and spelling. When I referenced the contracts or messages they sent out, they had no idea what I was talking about indicating that they had never read their own writing in its entirety. 4. Apart from their despicable management style, you can always find them outside smoking cigarettes while the office is supposed to be open. 5. The maintenance man Dave had admitted to me on multiple occasions that he would smoke marijuana and frequently made inappropriate comments to tenants.

**DO NOT BOOK** I…read moretried to stay here but the owner didn't pay their power bill. I was jerked around with for three hours until I was able to get my bags and book a hotel. I then had to file a dispute through my credit card and text the owner multiple times in order to get refunded. The owner wouldn't contact directly until I had to find their number on their now defunct website. They repeatedly told me to stand by for refund, however it wasn't until I found their account on PayPal that I was able to request a refund. I was again told to stand by multiple times before finally getting a refund. Unfortunately this experience left a disappointing impression of Baltimore for me on my holidays.

Pros: One block from Penn Train station…read more Will pick up people from BWI Cons: The small lockers do not lock. All valuables are up for grabs. Has one refrigerator for all the guests. Seating for about 4 people at a time. No living room. Does not answer phone use email. RE: lockers. Asked about lockers and was told this hostel has them. NO OTHER INFORMATION. Upon arrival, the man who lives at the hostel said "we have small lockers that do not lock. If this does not meet your needs, we can refund your money,." He needs to be trained in what makes for good "customer service", before he will become a valuable part of the staff. After some back and fourth exchanges, he said "there is a place where your things can be locked up, but you will not have access to them unless you connect with me".

They are very chameleon in their responses based upon moods, who you speak with initially, and they…read moredo play favorites. Do not expect true unbiased, professionalism; Were you truly here for it anyway? Might I suggest McDonalds for a level of professionalism that will supersede Cross Trails. 2/5

Now called Cross Trails Hostel. Friendly, clean, quiet, bucolic and a bit hippyish with murals,…read morebooks, games, in a good way. Small comfortable private bedroom. Or you dorm it on bunk beds. Free laundry. Well stocked with utensils in communal kitchen. Nice covered patio, green field, with some tents. Half full hostel with cyclists, through hikers from the AT, visitors to area. When I stayed, ages ranged from 25 to 65. Close to C&O Canal. Supermarket a 10 minutes drive away in Brunswick.

Such welcoming accommodations and truly exceptional hospitality. As someone who doesn't do a lot of…read morecamping and had a very busy weekend here, I was pleasantly surprised by how at home and comfortable I felt throughout my stay. Bart went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, and his meals were absolutely amazing. The facilities are in excellent condition and the grounds are so peaceful. I attended a Women's Leadership Retreat here and I will definitely be back! 5/5 stars!

Amazing facility and wonderful people that run it. Susan and Bart rock!!! We've Been going here…read moresince 2016 and have rec'd it to everyone we know that goes to state college for a game or event. They make you feel like family. Love everything about this place; the cabanas, barn great room, fire pit and Breakfast burrito in the morning. Heading there next week. WE ARE!!!

Nice looking and the staff was very kind but the overall experience was just eh. If you're here for…read morevisiting Gettysburg this is a great place to stay because you're very close to everything. There is also a shopping outlet attached to the parking lot which was very nice. The hotel itself though was just eh. Got the suite and the price was good but there were issues with the room. The microwave only worked if you "slam the door shut real hard". The bathroom door didn't lock and the furniture overall gave you a real cheap look like it was random pieces that they just threw into the room. The swimming pool was nice. Little small but nice. Main thing is that if you're looking to stay somewhere where you have a bed at the end of your adventuring then this place is perfect. If your goal is to stay in luxury then this isn't for you.

The air conditioning doesn't work for the entire room, it's very dated and stained. The mini…read more(smallest fridge ever) fridge, hopefully is working (I have med's that have to be refrigerated! I'll check it in the morning, it didn't seem very cold when I put them in. I would have changed hotels but no availability... We're here for 10 days.

My bf and I stayed with Dan back in October when we biked both the C&O and GAP trail. That day I…read morehad gotten a flat tire on the trail and did not have enough time to do the Paw Paw detour since it was getting dark soon. Thankfully we got a ride from some good samaritans to Dan's place that evening. Dan is so nice and hospitable! He fixed my flat tire for me while my bf and I were out having dinner. His house is very accommodating. The room we stayed in had 2 beds in it, so I think 3 people could probably fit in a room. Dan makes breakfast for you and even bakes his own bread. You can tell Dan is very passionate about the C&O trail and loves what he does. We talked a lot about the conditions of the trail and what's going on in nearby towns. Also, Dan's house is very close to the trail. After we left, it only took us a few minutes to bike from his house and get back on the C&O. If Dan has space at his house, I would highly recommend staying with him.

We got delayed in our journey to Hancock and were debating camping. We were on a 5-day bike tour…read more Heavy rains caused us to slow down. Camping in the muggy heat with the bugs was not appealing. Someone on the trail referred us here. We met Dan and were very pleased with the reasonable $25/person/night rate. The cell coverage is spotty but Dan is very hospitable and even drove into Cumberland to pick us up pizza for our 4-man group. There were 2 other guests staying here so it had a feel of a hostel but it was great considering the free WiFi, hose to wash the bikes in the driveway and an inviting atmosphere.

Wow! Never ever stayed in a hotel, motel, hostel etc, that was worse then this! Filth everywhere,…read moredirty stained sheets, furniture falling apart and jizz stains everywhere (Strip club next door). When I asked for extra towels the front desk said no. Check Priceline for more disgusting negative reviews.

This is the absolute Worst hotel I myself ,WOULDN'T bring my dog to stay the night ... They should…read morebe ashamed to charge ppl . To stay in ,i had no sleep at all, dirty sheets ,beds ,rugs ,floors ,....and i could not believe the conditions of the Bathroom..toilet clogged ,had to stand over it ,wiped with my tissues out of my purse ..No way to even think to take a shower ,Sink was so dirty also ..bathroom floor an rugs in the room were discussing.. I sat up in a chair in the room...This is runned by a Slum Landlord ...they should be ashamed to charge ppl... Never stay here .. Shame on the Mangement ,or lack of ..Dont stop ...